Meaningful interaction—in stories and in life—is a dance between philosophies, so for authors, the ability to shift between identities is invaluable.  Whether the dance becomes a joyous celebration or a bitter clash is up to the participants.  

And, of course, the choreographer.


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13 responses to “Musings”

  1. I tend to do Dad Dancing quite a lot but it has its own balletic motifs.

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    1. Never heard of Dad Dancing…but sounds like there’s a lot to it, haha!

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  2. Interesting thought — my own personal pas-de-deux has been a fascinating sequence of complex steps which have not infrequently trip me up! Not yet sure who’s responsible for the choreography.

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    1. You and me both. I’m sure if we found out, then that person would get an earful from time to time, haha!

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  3. Well said. Empathy is as important as a writer than imagination. x

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    1. They go hand-in-hand IMHO…empathizing with a character is key to imagining their behavior.

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      1. Exactly…

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  4. And like all good characters the dancers add their interpretations as well.

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  5. When I was a kid I decided I wanted to be everything when I grew up, including all the impossible things. So, I became a writer.

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    1. Very nice! That’s a quote right there!

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      1. You inspired me! Thank you.

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  6. In this sense, the author becomes the artist in the music world!

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